About John Beswick
Born 1937. John Beswick is an Australian politician.
Richard John Beswick (born 7 December 1937 in Derby, Tasmania) is a former Australian politician and Deputy Premier of Tasmania. In 1979, he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly representing Bass for the Liberal Party. He was a minister from 1982 to 1989, and Deputy Premier from 1992 to 1996. He retired from politics in 1998.
At the 2015 Australia Day Honours, Beswick was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Parliament of Tasmania, to social welfare and primary industries, to local government, and to the community. He was also awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 for sustained and dedicated service to the local community and government.
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Who is John Beswick?
Australian politician
When was John Beswick born?
John Beswick was born on 7 December 1937 in Derby.
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John Beswick is a politician.
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John Beswick is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Beswick. https://biography.guide/john-beswick/
MLA: "John Beswick." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-beswick/.
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